Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your experience, and provide useful analytics to site owners. At PlatoRD, we use cookies to make our platform faster, more secure, and easier to use.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in to your account as you navigate the platform
  • Remember your preferences and settings (language, display options)
  • Understand how you use PlatoRD so we can improve features and design
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our Service
  • Analyze traffic patterns and identify technical issues
  • Provide personalized content and relevant information

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies:

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like security, authentication, and session management.

Examples: Session ID, authentication tokens, security tokens

3.2 Preference Cookies:

These remember your choices and settings, such as language, timezone, or display mode, to personalize your experience.

Examples: Language preference, theme settings, UI customization

3.3 Analytics Cookies:

These help us understand how visitors interact with PlatoRD by collecting anonymous data about pages visited and time spent.

Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, usage statistics

3.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional):

With your consent, we may use cookies to deliver relevant ads and measure marketing effectiveness.

Examples: Advertising pixels, remarketing tags, conversion tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies from trusted third-party services (like Google Analytics, or PayPal) to enhance functionality and analyze usage.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either:

  • Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser and are used for temporary functions like maintaining your login session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period and remember your preferences across visits.

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Choose your preferences

Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage settings

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent some PlatoRD features from working properly.

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Currently, there’s no universal standard for DNT responses. We encourage managing cookies through your browser settings.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically and post changes here with a new "Last Updated" date.

9. Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us.